Student Support Assistants

Activate Learning; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering education organization in Banbury seeks a Student Support Assistant to provide in-class and individual support to students aged 16-19. The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for helping young people, and flexibility in working patterns. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering student success and well-being, with various in-house training opportunities and competitive benefits including up to 6 weeks paid leave.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Competitive salaries

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake personal care and manual handling training if required.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class and individual support to young adults aged 16-19.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Collaborating with tutors to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Flexibility and proactivity

Creativity in engaging students

Empathy towards diverse needs

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student Support Assistant. Salary: Up to £13.02 per hour. Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until July 2026). Location: Banbury and Bicester College.

Training: Various in-house training opportunities relevant to the role. Working Pattern: Term-time only, part-time and full-time positions available.

Banbury and Bicester College operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Staff are requested to be available to work at least 3 days per week during these hours.

Role

We are currently looking for Student Support Assistants to join our dedicated team based at Banbury college. If you are passionate about supporting students, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real difference in the lives of learners, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class and individual support to young adults aged 16-19 enrolled in a wide range of academic and vocational programmes, from entry qualifications to Level 3, including T levels.


• Supporting pathways including animal management, e-sports, performing arts, public services, catering, health and social care and hair and beauty.


• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, supporting their progress in practical and academic environments.


• Supporting students across a variety of course levels (Entry Level to Level 3).


• Acting as a positive role model and using inclusive, student-centred support strategies.


• Collaborating with tutors and support teams to meet individual student needs.


• Assisting with personal care and behaviour management where necessary, with training provided.

What you need

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.


• A flexible, proactive, and supportive approach to working with learners.


• Creativity and empathy in engaging and motivating students with diverse needs.


• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.


• Previous experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential.


• Willingness to undertake personal care and manual handling training if required.

About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and requires DBS checks for successful applicants.

Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.


• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.


• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.


• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.


• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.


• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.


• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.


• Flexible Working: Hybrid and remote options, term-time only, and flexible working patterns.


• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.


• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons, and gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.